RE: Short visit to Venice...what to see Posted: Fri March 11, 2005 02:57 PM UTC
Unless you're really really into Murano glass and are expecting to buy a lot of it on the tour (they'll pressure you, most likely) I recommend you cancel the tour. You can take a vaporetto (water bus) to Murano and walk around on your own. I've heard many, many disappointed and frustrated stories from those who have taken paid Murano tours. They realize afterward that it was unnecessary; they could have seen the same and more on their own, for free (well, for the cost of a vaporetto ride).
Buy a 24-hour or 48-hour vaporetto pass so that you can get on and off as you please. If you like, you can take the vaporetto to Murano, Burano, the Lido, and even tiny Torcello. But more importantly you can use it to get you around Venice proper. Visit the San Marco area and go into the Basilica San Marco. Visit the Doge's palace. Get across the Grand Canal to the little island of San Giorgio Maggiore and go up in the campanile there for an incredible view of Venice. A better view than St. Mark's campanile, many say. I would agree. Other than that, just walk around and don't be afraid to get lost. That's part of the joy and fun of Venice; you're on a safe string of islands conncected by bridges. You can get lost, but not THAT lost. You can always find your way back to the main canals and catch a vaporetto home. I'd also recommend a sunset from the Rialto bridge. Wonderful!
Cheers,
Marisa (and Dino)
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